Garden Events Growing Together Tues, Aug 3, 4p; at Lansing Community Library, 730 1st Terr, Ste 1, Lansing, KS 66043. Leavenworth County Master Gardeners will present “Growing Together: a Beginning Look at Companion Planting.” The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913-364-5700. Darling Dahlias and Naked Ladies Wed, Aug 4, 7p; at Basehor Community Library, 1400, 158th St, Basehor, KS 66007. Nancy Gibbons, a Leavenworth County Master Gardener, will give a presentation on Dahlias, Naked Ladies and some history of gardens of the South during the Great Depression. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension Office at 913-364-5700. Leavenworth Co Master Gardeners Wed, Aug 11, 11a; at Riverfront Community Center, 123 Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Leavenworth County Master Gardener, Gretchen Manus, and her 4-H students will give a presentation on Growing and using Gourds. This club meeting is free. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact the Leavenworth county extension office at 913-364-5700. Greater Kansas City Iris Society Plant Sale Sat Aug 21, 10a-3p; at Trailside Center, 99th & Holmes, Kansas City, MO. Bearded iris in a variety of classes will be available for sale: TB, BB, IB, SDB, MTB. Come early for best selection. www.kciris. org KC Cactus and Succulent Society’s ANNUAL SALE is back NEW LOCATION, FOR ONE DAY ONLY. Sat, Aug 7, 10a-3:30p; at Trailside Center,
9901 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. See our website: www.kccactus.com or visit us on Facebook. Growing Together Tues, Aug 24, 7pm; at Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Leavenworth County Master Gardeners, Melony Lutz and Linda Forsberg, will present: “Growing Together: A Beginning Look at Companion Planting.” The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension Office at 913-364-5700. Face masks and social distancing are required. For latest protocol guidelines visit the library’s homepage at https://leavenworthpubliclibrary.org/ updated-hours-may-2021/ WGS Puddle Jumping Water Garden Tour 2021 Three tours remain: Aug 7, Aug 21, and Sep 11. Treat yourself to a summer of beauty and fun. Sponsored by the Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City. Purchases tickets through Eventbrite by visiting kcwatergardens.com/tour. Miami County Garden Tour Sep 10–11, 9a–5p; Enjoy six unique country gardens, rain or shine. Purchase tickets at any garden, $15 (cash or check only) good for both days. Map will be available online, in the September issue of KC Gardener, and on your ticket. Sponsored by K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners, 913-294-4306. www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu, www.facebook.com/ mdcemg. Promote plant sales, club meetings, classes, and other gardening events for FREE! Send details to: elizabeth@ kcgmag.com. Deadline for publishing in the September issue is August 5.
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